Sample Resumes

• Assisted a Ph.D. of Agricultural Microbiology with collecting data on nitrogen fixation in corn and soybean plots.
• Charted plot data for further analysis and to be incorporated into a scholarly research paper for conference presentations.

Performed experiments consisting of pH gradients, cell function depending on the pH of different fluids and the procedure of electrophoresis.

Created genetic experiments using Drosophila melanogaster and their ability to mate with other flies producing mutations described by Gregor Mendel and other famous geneticists.

Conducted ecological testing of different microorganisms from aquatic and soil environments. Enrichment and isolation as well as detection and quantifications of microorganisms from the environment. Amplification of 16sRNA from community DNA using PCR and universal 16sRNA primers. Ribosomal database was used for further identifications.

Performed tests on immunoserums and antibodies produced from rabbits. The different tests used to observe antigens and antibodies; immunoassay, Western Blot, and Eliza.

Performed a study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

Gained experience in the chemistry of major cellular constituents and their metabolism using a spectrophotometer to obtain the spectrums of different solutions.

• Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honor Society
• Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society
• WIU Dean's List: 6 semesters
• The National Dean's List
• The Joseph J. Joseph Scholarship Award - 2003, 2002
• WIU Chemistry Club
• Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
• Microsoft Office, all Biology and Chemistry Lab Equipment